Xie Cheng, a lecturer at the School of Software of Yunnan University (YNU), was included in a national talent program initiated by the China Association for Science and Technology, according to a recent list announced by the association.

Ma Xiaoya, a researcher working at Yunnan Key Laboratory for Paleontology of Yunnan University (YNU), was presented with the Hodson Award by the Palaeontological Association to honor her notable contribution to paleontology, on Dec 16.

A ceremony to award outstanding teachers and grant funds to talented students was held at Yunnan University (YNU) on Dec 26. The funds given to students and awards given to teachers were provided by Yunnan-based tobacco company Hong Yun Hong He Group.

Hou Zengqian, an academician working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and deputy director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NNSF) visited Yunnan University (YNU) to learn more about YNU’s work to develop its geoscience department, on Dec 23.